Feb 12, 2026
A Career Path Born from Industry Need
Laurel Ridge Community College is addressing a critical workforce shortage head-on with its innovative Power Line Worker Program. What began as conversations with local utilities in February 2024 has rapidly transformed into a comprehensive training pipeline that's already placing...
Jan 29, 2026
From Crisis to Opportunity
When the Wrangler plant closed its doors in Page County over two decades ago, the community faced a crossroads. However, what could have been a devastating blow instead became the catalyst for educational transformation. Dr. Kim Blosser, President of Laurel Ridge Community College, talks with...
Jan 8, 2026
Laurel Ridge Community College isn't just accepting applications—it's actively dismantling the barriers that keep people from pursuing their educational dreams. In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael talks with Guy Curtis, the college's Director of Marketing, and Brandy Hawkins Boies, Director of PR...
Dec 11, 2025
In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael talks with Dr. Cheri Maea, Dean of Early College and High School Partnerships, and Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing at Laurel Ridge Community College, to discuss the transformative power of early college and dual enrollment programs. As the spring...
Nov 13, 2025
As the Shenandoah Valley turns golden with autumn, The Valley Today host Janet Michael, joins Laurel Ridge Community College’s Director of PR and Special Events, Brandy Hawkins Boies, and Jeff Sinclair, an Army veteran whose educational journey has inspired many. Their conversation—timed perfectly for Veterans...